Responsibilities:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Logistics/Operations Intern Responsibilities:
Diverse responsibilities will include analytics and administrative support to improve reporting accuracy and operational visibility, including:
- Collect, validate, and reconcile delivery/operations data from internal systems and spreadsheets; identify gaps and coordinate corrections with stakeholders.
- Create and maintain recurring reports on delivery performance (on-time delivery, service level, exceptions, delays, and trends) and communicate findings to the team.
- Use Microsoft Excel (required) to clean and transform data (filters, pivot tables, lookups, charts, and basic automation as applicable).
- Support dashboarding and visualization efforts (Power BI is a plus).
- Assist with ad hoc operational analysis (root-cause reviews, throughput patterns, lane/carrier comparisons) and recommend practical next steps.
- Document report definitions, data sources, and calculation logic to support consistent metrics and repeatable reporting.
- Support process improvement initiatives by translating analysis into actionable insights and tracking outcomes over time.
- SQL and/or a programming language (Python, R, VBA) is a plus for larger datasets and automation.
Qualifications:
Logistics/Operations Intern Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word (required).
- Comfortable working with data: attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service; able to ask well-developed questions to support learning.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to dissect projects and consider multiple solutions.
- High school diploma/GED and enrollment in (or completion of) a related college or certificate program preferred.
- Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, and/or Python/R/VBA is a plus (not required).
- Ability to adapt quickly to diverse technologies.
Overview:
Logistics/Operations Intern – Analytics/Clerical
Immediate start
We are a Large Corporate Industry Leader in Building Supplies Employing over 800 Friendly People on Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
For compliance purposes for NYS transparency, the expected salary range is $18.00 - $19.00. Compensation will be based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Logistics/Operations Intern – Great opportunity to work for a growing company and build on your knowledge and skills to grow your career! We are seeking an intern to work with our Logistics and Operations teams out of our corporate headquarters. This is a hands-on learning role supporting operational reporting and analytics by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to improve visibility, efficiency, and day-to-day decision-making.
At RBS, you will have:
- Amazing people to work with that help you succeed.
- Work/life balance with a culture of kindness and respect.
- Company-hosted family events.
- Rewarding careers with supportive management.
- Participation in philanthropic activities in the community.
- Professional Development | On-site & virtual training
- Stability from our long history of success and growth.
- Superior benefits including 401K, Med/Dent/Rx, LTD, Life, Ancillary benefits, Flex Spending, discounts & more
- The opportunity to grow your career and move up the ladder!
Riverhead Building Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer that respects the worth and dignity of all employees.
EOE, including but not limited to disability and veteran status.
For more info, please call 631.591.8100.
Logistics/Operations Intern – Analytics/Clerical
R
Riverhead Building Supply Corp.